Briggs & Stratton vs Cummins
Home standby generators from Briggs & Stratton and Cummins stand side by side: sizes and noise, list price, and cost to install at 22 kW. Every figure comes from the manufacturer's own pages.
65 dB(A)Briggs & Stratton quietest published level
60 dB(A)Cummins quietest published level
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Cummins compared with Briggs & Stratton
 Briggs & Stratton |  Cummins | |
|---|---|---|
| Sizes with a published price or noise level | 20 to 26 kW | 20 to 30 kW |
| List price from | through dealers | through dealers |
| Model near 22 kW | dealer quote | dealer quote |
| Installed near 22 kW, natural gas | dealer quote | dealer quote |
| Quietest published level, dB(A) | 65 | 60 |
Both sell through dealers, so neither manufacturer publishes a unit price. Whatever the brand, installation costs the same at one size: at 22 kW it runs $3,800 to $8,700, before you add the generator and its switch.
At 23 ft, the quietest published level is 60 dB(A) for Cummins, compared with 65 dB(A) for Briggs & Stratton.
Each manufacturer posts its list prices and noise levels on its own pages. Full details on each brand: Briggs & Stratton cost and Cummins cost.